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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 402.89 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 402.89 and 86.01 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 402.89 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/402.89 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 402.89 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 34,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,653.02/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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